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Bons Amigos
Bons Amigos formed in Fortaleza in 1995, with Cacá Monteiro on lead vocals. Their music pulls from forró and baião rhythms, sometimes mixing in rock or pop...
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Bons Amigos formed in Fortaleza in 1995, with Cacá Monteiro on lead vocals. Their music pulls from forró and baião rhythms, sometimes mixing in rock or pop touches. The song 'Vou Invadir o Nordeste, Sou Cabra da Peste' became a regional anthem after appearing on their 1998 debut album of the same name.
Another track, 'Atrás da Verde e Rosa Só Não Vai Quem Já Morreu,' shows their knack for catchy, declarative phrases set to danceable beats. They kept recording through the 2000s, putting out albums like 'Cabeça de Zé Peixe' in 2002 and 'Nordeste Independente' in 2012.
Their lyrics often spoke to working-class life and Northeastern identity, which sometimes drew criticism from more conservative listeners. The band's lineup included Netinho Poeta on backing vocals and percussion, Nando Bomfim on bass, Rodrigo Guerreiro on drums, and Jurandir do Sax on saxophone.
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